Catching up with World Cup news

Lionel Messi is honored, Raymond Domenech is thrown a lifeline, and DaMarcus Beasley finally gets his shot with Rangers. David Satlin and the Stats & Information group bring you up to speed on all the latest World Cup-related news.

Five on the fringe

What a difference a day makes. Or a week. Some readers who've seen The Magazine's feature on Americans abroad -- featuring DaMarcus Beasley and Mauri...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 23, 2009

Best of 2009

It's been a great year so, as the decade draws to a close, Soccernetstore remembers some of the best moments and some of the best kit to go with them.

CARSON, CA - NOVEMBER 08: David Beckham #23 of the Los Angeles Galaxy looks on during Game 2 of the MLS Western Conference...

CARSON, CA - NOVEMBER 08: David Beckham #23 of the Los Angeles Galaxy looks on during Game 2 of the MLS Western Conference...

Careful what you wish for

The road to international success for players like Maurice Edu and DaMarcus Beasley is through Europe, but it is good for Team USA?

Story | Conversation | December 18, 2009

Camp "Last Chance"

The invitations have been sent out, and the list of attendees to the U.S. national team's January camp could be announced as early as Friday. For so...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 17, 2009

Only 176 Days Until The World Stands Still

...S. tops the CONCACAF region. Australia heads the Asian confederation at No. 21. After the Jump: David Beckham Man U Beckham hopes for draw against United: David Beckham hopes Friday's draw will put...

Donovan's loan raises questions aplenty

Landon Donovan has a chance to stand steadfast in a demanding EPL environment, but it raises questions. What if he fails or gets injured? Better yet, what if he succeeds, asks Steve Davis.

Six big names on the bubble

Every player wants the chance to perform on the World Cup stage. If they can get there, Ruud Van Nistelrooy and Juan Riquelme are among those who could have a huge impact.

U.S. won't overlook its opponents

After receiving a relatively easy World Cup draw, the U.S. is in the rare position of being considered favorites to advance to the second round, but it can't afford to overlook its opponents, writes Jeff Carlisle.

Many meaty draw questions to chew on

The U.S. team's delight at its first-round draw was hard to hide, as was France's continued good fortune. Roger Bennett reflects on the implications of the draw.

U.S. draw: Even better than you think

...on" smile, and actually slapped his knee. "Awesome," he said out loud. "Can't wait." Let the Beckham-Donovan hype begin. Donovan beamed a little more as it was revealed the Yanks would play the...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 04, 2009

U.S. to open vs. England

The United States has been placed in Group C of the World Cup and will play England in the opening game.

...SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 04: FIFA Secretary General Jérôme Valcke holds the name of England watched by David Beckham during the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2010 December 4, 2009 at the International...